About Us
SWL Senior Communications and Engagement Lead
£38976- £47229
Fixed Term/Secondment
Full Time (36hours)
Greater London, United Kingdom, Twickenham
About us:

SWL Senior Communications and Engagement Lead

• Are you a senior talented communicator, who can think creatively?
• Are you strong at making connections?
• Are you skilled with experience in coordinating communication campaigns, engagement, event planning and stakeholder convening?
• Do you have experience of engaging with employers and businesses?
• Would you like to help support into employment opportunities in south London?

South London Partnership are looking for an experienced ccommunications and engagement Lead you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the recruitment and retention in the social care sector, supporting underrepresented groups by engaging, raising the profile, and promoting access into good jobs, training and career opportunities. You will shape, measure and drive the success of the SWL Social Care Workforce projects to create maximum opportunities for the future of South West London
As a Communications and Engagement Lead you will lead high quality, insight-led communications and engagement that is measurable, impactful and help ensure high quality social care services in south west London.
You will actively build relationships across SWL work closely with partner agencies who can help bring together special interest groups to work together on new ways to improve the workforce pressures in South West London.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, media engagement, conference, and event planning to raise the profile of jobs and careers in the social care sector
• Identifying and delivering opportunities whilst proactively communicating key information on the Academy Hub through partner communication activities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of engagement with care providers/employers, care workforce and social care service users
• Strengthening and building networks

South London Partnership (SLP) is a small and dynamic, close-knit team, working across the 5 boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton. The SLP team focuses on areas where collaboration leads to increased influence, increased powers and funding and better delivery of the services our residents need.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, media engagement, conference, and event planning to raise the profile of jobs and careers in the social care sector
• Identifying and delivering opportunities whilst proactively communicating key information on the Academy Hub through partner communication activities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of engagement with care providers/employers, care workforce and social care service users
• Strengthening and building networks

South London Partnership (SLP) is a small and dynamic, close-knit team, working across the 5 boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton. The SLP team focuses on areas where collaboration leads to increased influence, increased powers and funding and better delivery of the services our residents need.
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Shortlisting Date: w/c 25th August 2025
Interview Date: w/c 1st September 2025
For an informal conversation please contact Sheryl Brand Workforce Development Lead
sheryl.brand@southlondonpartnership.co.uk
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, media engagement, conference, and event planning to raise the profile of jobs and careers in the social care sector
• Identifying and delivering opportunities whilst proactively communicating key information on the Academy Hub through partner communication activities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of engagement with care providers/employers, care workforce and social care service users
• Strengthening and building network

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for multi-channel communication and marketing campaigns, media engagement, conference, and event planning to raise the profile of jobs and careers in the social care sector
• Identifying and delivering opportunities whilst proactively communicating key information on the Academy Hub through partner communication activities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of engagement with care providers/employers, care workforce and social care service users
• Strengthening and building network